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paunch definition

paunch (pônc̸h)

noun

  1. the abdomen, or belly; esp., a large, protruding belly; potbelly
  2. rumen

Etymology: ME paunche < MFr panche < L pantex (gen. panticis), belly < IE base *pank-, to swell > Russ puk, a bundle

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